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Senate roll call 47 · 113th Congress · Mar 21, 2013

To promote innovation, preserve high-paying jobs, and encourage economic growth for manufacturers of lifesaving medical devices and cutting edge medical therapi

On Mar 21, 2013, the Senate voted 79–20 on “On the Amendment” (SCONRES 8). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Democrats 33–19, Republicans 45–0, Independents 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
79
No
20
Did not vote
6
Date
Mar 21, 2013

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 19 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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